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The smarter E Europe: Save billions with bidirectional charging

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Electric cars can do much more than “just” drive quietly and without exhaust fumes. With bidirectional charging technology, they can store electricity and feed it back into the grid. The latest study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that this could save Europe's energy suppliers and motorists billions.

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Top products of the week

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Two AC heating elements bring more self-sufficiency, more electric cars that can charge bidirectionally, a dynamically controllable heating element and a tried-and-tested heat pump for a higher heating load. These are our products of the week.

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Sweden

Pioneering fast-charging project in Stockholm

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In cooperation with Stockholm, Jolt is installing 50 ultra-fast charging stations in heavily trafficked areas of the Swedish capital including on the grounds of the royal palace on Djurgården.

Blue electric SUV charging at a station in front of a modern, solar-paneled garage. - © Ford

E3/DC: Bidirectional charging with Ford Explorer and Capri

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With the Edison V2H charging solution, storage manufacturer E3/DC is focussing on bidirectional DC charging as an extension of the home power station concept. The Ford Explorer and the new Capri now have the option of bidirectional charging.

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Sweden

Stockholm’s first mobile fast charger for electric boats installed

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The Soltech company E-Mobility has developed and installed the first mobile fast charger for electric boats in Stockholm. The charger, which has an output of 200 kW, is located below the City Hall in central Stockholm.

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France sets out clear regulations for mandatory solar installation on car parks

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In France, the construction of solar canopies for parking lots has been mandatory since 2023. Paris has now issued a decree setting out the regulations and penalties for non-fulfilment in more detail.

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Sweden: 100 charging points for real estate company near Stockholm

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The Soltech company E-Mobility has signed a new charging infrastructure deal. The company will assist Elisby Fastigheter with the installation and design of 100 charging points adjacent to commercial properties and apartment buildings in Nacka/Sweden.New EU requirements provide momentum.

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Gridparity develops solar roof for green car parks

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Car parks that combine solar canopies with green strips: This idea not only offers inexpensive and clean electricity. It also reduces the cost of watering the plants in summer, which are shaded and protected against intense heat.

© Solar Promotion GmbH
Awards

The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications can now be submitted

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One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects: The next The smarter E AWARD is already on the horizon. Companies can submit their applications for the coveted award starting November 1, 2024. The application period ends on January 31, 2025.

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SMA

New EV charger up to 50 per cent faster

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Manufacturer SMA presents the E-Charger for solar-optimised charging of electric vehicles. It combines solar and grid power and charges electric vehicles up to 50 per cent faster than standard wallboxes. The device is available immediately.

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Top products of the week

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An all-rounder mounting system for pitched roofs, an EV charger with three charging modes, award-winning solution for solar sandwich roof panels and a deeply black solar module. Here are our top products of the week:

Wall-mounted electric vehicle charger with a connected charging cable on a beige tiled wall. - © Sonnen

Sonnen: EV charger with three charging modes plus phase change

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Manufacturer Sonnen presents the Home Charger 2, a new charging solution for EVs. The new generation of chargers dynamically adapts its charging behaviour to the solar power generation and the needs of the household.

© Fronius International

Top products of the week

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A new wallbox optimised for photovoltaics, flexible substructures also for green roofs, a mobile app for residential and C&I solar installers and a commercial storage now ready for Europe. These are our top products of the week:

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Fronius: New wallbox optimised for photovoltaics

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Fronius have released the Wattpilot Flex, a PV-optimised wallbox available in Home and Pro versions that has been designed for efficient electric vehicle charging using excess solar power or grid electricity.

© Vector Informatik

Top products of the week

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A safer way of installing inverters, more grid-friendly EV charging, a bifacial TOPCon glass-glass module and a home storage system with up to 66 kilowatt hours. These are our top products of the week.

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Vector Informatik

Grid-friendly charging through OCPP 2.1 integration

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Vector's software vCharM was one of the first CSMS to successfully test the current draft of OCPP 2.1 protocols against various charging station manufacturers. Functions supported by OCPP 2.1, such as bidirectional charging, represent a potential source of revenue for charging station operators.

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Transportation transition

Thriving in a new electric driven world

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Across Europe, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway. However, concerns about costs and range risk stalling progress. Russel Olive, director of vaylens, looks under the bonnet at what infrastructure developments need to be prioritised to keep pace with the move towards electromobility.

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Sweden

Battery storage enables expansion of PV charging infrastructure at Postnord TPL

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Soltech Energy Solutions has developed, installed and commissioned a 4 MWh energy storage facility next to Postnord TPL’s logistics property just outside Norrköping/Sweden. This enables the expansion of the property’s charging infrastructure for electric trucks.

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France

ADS-Tec and Paragon Mobility join forces for fast charging

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Paragon Mobility, a French company specialising in mobility infrastructure optimisation, is expanding its service portfolio to include ADS-Tec Energy’s ChargePost, a high-capacity, modular fast-charging solution.

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EV charging

Solar roof powers supercharger in the Himalayas

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A solar charging station has been installed at an altitude of 4,300 metres in the Everest National Park near the roof of the world. The solar modules come from Aiko, the system technology from Huawei.

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Tesvolt Ocean

Joint venture introduces disruptive battery solution for clean shipping

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Tesvolt Ocean, the Tesvolt Maritime Solutions division, merged with Ocean Batteries from Norway. The new joint venture has developed a battery system that aims to enable more ships in the maritime and inland shipping sector to be equipped with clean e-drives.

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The Mobility House

A wallbox for smart charging

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With the new Eyond wallbox, The Mobility House is initially offering unidirectional charging, but in the future it will also offer bidirectional charging. The device uses the existing charging flexibility and passes the financial benefits on to customers.

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Schaltbau

DC contactors for bidirectional charging

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Schaltbau is launching the new C303 DC contactor series. This series has been developed for bidirectional DC applications and offers increased performance that is suitable for a range of industries.

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Compleo

Fast-charging system with 200 kilowatts of power

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Compleo Charging Solutions is launching the E-Tower 200 high-power charging (HPC) system. The charging tower is equipped with numerous features such as modular power distribution, a lighting concept and a new service approach that considerably simplify installation, operation and use.

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Raycap

Surge protection for EV wallboxes

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The demand for safe charging solutions is increasing. Manufacturer Raycap is expanding its range of surge protection solutions for e-charging stations with the new Probloc EV T2 V.